Sunkist Kids International and NYAC Holiday International named University World Team Trials qualifiers
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by Gary Abbott
USA Wrestling has announced that two of its major international competitions this fall, the Sunkist Kids International Open and the New York Athletic Club Holiday International, have been added as qualifying events for the 2008 University World Team Trials.
The top U.S. athlete in each weight class who places in the top four standings in the men's freestyle and Greco-Roman divisions who are within the University age group earn a spot in the Challenge Tournament at the 2008 University World Team Trials.
The Sunkist Kids International Open will be hosted at the Rawhide Pavillion in Chandler, Ariz., October 26-28.
For information, contact event director Tim Gressley at 480-205-3015. To register online and for additional event information, visit the official event website at:
www.sunkistkids.org
The New York Athletic Club Holiday International will be held at the world famous New York Athletic Club facility in mid-town Manhattan in New York City, N.Y., Nov. 16-18.
For more information, contact event director Sonny Greenhalgh at 973-256-0670. For a complete schedule and additional event information, visit the official event website at:
www.nyacwrestlingopen.com
Concerning NCAA eligibility issues, please refer to NCAA Bylaw 16.8.1.3 (Other competition). USA Wrestling recommends that college wrestling teams check with their compliance officer to make sure it is covered as a waivered event.
The 2008 University World Team Trials will be held in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 23-24. This event will determine the U.S. teams in men's freestyle and Greco-Roman that will compete in the 2008 World University Wrestling Championships, which is expected to be hosted in Thessalonica, Greece, July 9-13.
Complete information on the Qualifying procedures for the University World Team Trials, as well as the Junior World Team Trials, will be provided soon to college wrestling programs and major wrestling clubs.
The top U.S. athlete in each weight class who places in the top four standings in the men's freestyle and Greco-Roman divisions who are within the University age group earn a spot in the Challenge Tournament at the 2008 University World Team Trials.
The Sunkist Kids International Open will be hosted at the Rawhide Pavillion in Chandler, Ariz., October 26-28.
For information, contact event director Tim Gressley at 480-205-3015. To register online and for additional event information, visit the official event website at:
www.sunkistkids.org
The New York Athletic Club Holiday International will be held at the world famous New York Athletic Club facility in mid-town Manhattan in New York City, N.Y., Nov. 16-18.
For more information, contact event director Sonny Greenhalgh at 973-256-0670. For a complete schedule and additional event information, visit the official event website at:
www.nyacwrestlingopen.com
Concerning NCAA eligibility issues, please refer to NCAA Bylaw 16.8.1.3 (Other competition). USA Wrestling recommends that college wrestling teams check with their compliance officer to make sure it is covered as a waivered event.
The 2008 University World Team Trials will be held in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 23-24. This event will determine the U.S. teams in men's freestyle and Greco-Roman that will compete in the 2008 World University Wrestling Championships, which is expected to be hosted in Thessalonica, Greece, July 9-13.
Complete information on the Qualifying procedures for the University World Team Trials, as well as the Junior World Team Trials, will be provided soon to college wrestling programs and major wrestling clubs.
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